Anti-Boredom Month Is Here: How To Help Your Family Celebrate!!

Ah, July! Sunny days, summer vacation, and kids playing outside until the streetlights come on. July is a wonderful month… It is also National Anti-boredom month – #AntiBoredomMonth – So, get up, get out, and get going!

Sure, summer vacation has just started and you shouldn’t be bored already, right? While this should be true, chances are good that the kids are already sulking and complaining that there is ‘nothing to do‘ and you are already losing your marbles and counting down the days until school starts back up.

Fear not, National Anti-Boredom Month is here to save your sanity!

There are so many great things to do in the midst of the summer heat, all you need is a little inspiration…

Say good-bye to the boredom blues and get ready to be entertained. It is time to have some fun with the family!

Below are some healthy and creative ways to keep busy during National Anti-Boredom Month.

10 Ways to Keep Busy During National Anti-Boredom Month:

• The Family that Plays Together, Stays Together – Board games are a great way to fight boredom and have fun as a family. Pull that box down from the rafters and enjoy a game of Scrabble, Monopoly, or Guess Who.
  
• Bust Boredom by Getting Physical – Exercise is not just good for your body, it is also good for your mind. Make a habit of incorporating physical activity into your family routine. A short walk along the beach, a hike along a trail, or a family bike ride can be terrific ways to bond and are perfect for fighting off boredom.
  

• It is Never Too Late To Learn – There are going to be rainy days and they are going to make your entire family miserable. Use these days to learn something new and explore all the beauty that surrounds you. Visit a museum, read a book or take a class together as a family. There are so many ways to enjoy life and learn together as a family. If you are short on cash, consider volunteering as a family. There is no better way to encourage appreciation then through helping others.
  
• Create a Fresh Outlook by Cleaning Your House -Work together as a family to tackle that clutter that has been collecting around the house. Cleat out cluttered cupboards, empty overflowing closets, or purge the garage. While it make not sound like a lot of fun, getting the house clean will bring your family satisfaction and allow you to celebrate for a job well done.
  
• Curb Your Craving For Fun By Cooking As A Family – Cooking together during Anti-Boredom Month has two amazing benefits, it keeps kids occupied and it teaches them a valuable life skill. Gather the fam, find a recipe, grab some ingredients, and cook up a storm. The best part is that you have some delicious food to enjoy when you are finished. Bonus: The kids are already in the kitchen to help you clean up the mess.
  

• Beat Boredom With Creativity – Being creative is an excellent way to combat summer boredom. Gather up some art supplies and create a masterpiece. The dollar store has tons of art supplies at affordable prices. So everyday can be a party at your house!
  
• Teach You Kids To Give Back To The Community By Volunteering As A Family – Helping others often makes us reassess why we were bored in the first place, and it teaches children a valuable lesson about life. Look for local charities in your area and call them up to offer your family for a day. Most charities are in desperate need of volunteers and will jump at the chance to have the help of a whole family.

• Celebrate National Anti-Boredom Month By Being Social – Visit your friends or neighbors and have a social experience. Kids today spend way too much time glued to their screens. Get them out and watch them blossom as they enjoy some friendly conversation over an ice-cold treat.
  
• Enjoy The Great Outdoors Together – July is known for having great weather. There is not a lot of rain and it is not too hot to go outside and enjoy nature. Take the family on a hike or visit a local woodland and enjoy the wildlife that lurks within. Most cities offer wildlife adventure tours for the whole family at a relatively low cost. Check out what is available in your area.
  
• Anti-Boredom Month Is About Staying Connected – Combatting boredom is a struggle for all parents. Why not work together to accomplish this task? Take turns coming up with group activities that the family can enjoy and gather together to have some fun. A group outing to the beach, a friendly picnic at the park, or a community game of hide and seek are all amazing ways to cure everyone’s boredom. Get together with other parents in the area and think of ways to make life easier for everyone.

Summer can seem so long, especially when you are young. The break from school starts out as a relief but quickly becomes torture. National Anti-Boredom Month aims to stop complaints in their tracks and provides you and your family with some much-needed excitement.

Try the suggestions above and share the ways that your family works to beat summer boredom in the comments section to help other parents that are looking for a break.

Until Next Time,

Have Some Fun!